Effectiveness of Mathematics Learning Kit on the Performance of Grade 7 Students in the Fundamental Operation of Integers

Abstract

This learning kit is designed to enhance the students’ performance in the fundamental operation of integers and reinforcing classroom instruction as well as community extension. The structure of the Mathematics learning kit is simple. Each lesson is concluded by a self-administered worksheet with key to correction at the end of the kit intended to measure the mastery of the lesson. The kit can be used before, during and after lesson instruction, in tutoring sessions, or individually by the student at home. The kit is essential and was proven effective on the performance of grade 7 students in the fundamental operation of integers. The research made use of the experimental method adopting two independent group design -the experimental and control groups. The number of respondents was identified using the systematic sampling. The main instrument applied is the teacher-made test utilizing the pretest and post test results. The research is conducted during the school year 2017 -2018. The respondents described by their level of performance in the fundamental operation of integers as revealed by their pretest standard deviation which implies that there is homogeneity in the intelligence of the students before the conduct of the study. There were 60 grade seven students respondent -30 for experimental group and 30 for control group. The finding of the study shows that the use of mathematics learning kit is an effective tool in enhancing the students” performance in the fundamental operation of integers. This implies that enrichment activity in teaching Mathematics can be an effective tool for improving and enhancing instruction. The research is holistic in nature since the intervention/ supplemental materials can be used before, during and after lesson instruction, in tutoring sessions, or individually by the student at home. Keywords: Mathematics Learning Kit, Effectiveness, Performance, Operation on Integers.